US Coast Guard gets a C-27

[Gibbs]

... As a poster commented, "the Coast Guard's new Ferrari."

https://www.facebook.com/USCGMidAtl...695515202940/1048692408536584/?type=3&theater

 

[M1911]

The Air Force should have kept those. I never will understand DOD logic.

 

[Gibbs]

The Air Force should have kept those. I never will understand DOD logic.

Heh.

USCG gets everybody else's hand-me-downs.

 

[mjbff]

If its for the good of the American tax payer .. Im good with a flying Ferrari for the USCG

 

[CoastieRon]

Heh.

USCG gets every else's hand-me-downs.

This.


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[Zappa]

The Air Force should have kept those. I never will understand DOD logic.

Probably a decision by the same group of nitwits that keep pushing to get rid of the A-10's.

 

[M1911]

Heh.

USCG gets every else's hand-me-downs.

In this case, these are basically brand new aircraft. Their cost per hour is much less than for C-130s, so for small loads they are much cheaper to operate. But somehow DOD claims it is cheaper to operate the older, larger, four-engine C-130.

It is the same logic they are using in saying it is cheaper to replace the Army training helicopter, a Bell 206 derivative (a single engine light helicopter), with a twin engine medium helicopter that costs twice as much per hour to fly.

 

[HiCap]

It will be used for photoshoots.

 

[Bonesinium]

The Army wanted them but they don't fly fixed winged aircraft. So the AF said, sure, we'll support you. Then when J models were in production the AF said, you know what, never mind. And briefly some brand new J'd when directly from the production line to the boneyard.

It's good the CG is getting them. I think it fits their purpose well.

But somehow DOD claims it is cheaper to operate the older, larger, four-engine C-130.

Well there is more to it then just fuel costs. 130's are almost everywhere. People are already trained up on them, from aircrews to maintenance. The parts and infrastructure already exist. Standing up units or switching them over to a new aircraft, and training eveyone up is expensive. So I'm sure that has something to do with it. You also must consider the intended use. Flight hours may be cheaper but if you need more aircraft to accomplish the same objective that quickly overcomes that.

But your point is well taken. There appears to be a huge lack of logic when it comes to decisions like this. I suspect that is because it's based on politics not what makes the most sense. Because politicians control the money.

 

[AntiHippie]

It will be used for photoshoots.

CG works their equipment, and works it hard. Not the type of organization to keep a major asset around just for show.

 

[Bonesinium]

CG works their equipment, and works it hard. Not the type of organization to keep a major asset around just for show.

You'd be surprised. I think all branches of the military work their equipment hard, yet the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds exist.

 

[jasons]

Heh.

USCG gets every else's hand-me-downs.

Marines are still wearing 782 gear and flying biplanes.....

 

[Cap'n Mike]

It will be used for photoshoots.

and flying Turtles to Florida
http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007...ed-cold-stunned-sea-turtles-to-South-Florida-

 

[M1911]

You'd be surprised. I think all branches of the military work their equipment hard, yet the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds exist.

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds actually have some of the oldest F16s and F18s. They don't get new equipment. And they are very useful recruiting tools.